VQ35DE engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-4)
2. Drive belt location (P. 8-14)
3. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-6)
4. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-6)
5. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
6. Air cleaner (P. 8-15)
7. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
8. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-18)
9. Battery (P. 8-12)
10. Radiator cap (P. 8-4)
11. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-10)
12. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir(P. 8-11)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LDI2633
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel...................................2-2
Meters and gauges ................................2-3
Speedometer and odometer .....................2-4
Tachometer ....................................2-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ...............2-5
Fuel gauge ....................................2-6
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders .........................................2-7
Checking lights ................................2-7
Warning lights .................................2-7
Indicator lights ................................ 2-12
Audible reminders ............................. 2-14
Vehicle information display ......................... 2-15
How to use the vehicle information display .......2-15
Startup display ................................ 2-16
Settings ...................................... 2-16
Vehicle information display warnings and
indicators ..................................... 2-23
Security systems ................................. 2-27
Vehicle security system ......................... 2-27
NISSAN vehicle immobilizer system .............2-28
Wiper and washer switch ......................... 2-30
Switch operation .............................. 2-30Rear switch operation
.......................... 2-31
Rear window and outside mirror (if so equipped)
defroster switch .................................. 2-32
Headlight and turn signal switch ....................2-33
Headlight control switch ........................ 2-33
Daytime running light system ....................2-35
Instrument brightness control ...................2-35
Turn signal switch ............................. 2-36
Fog light switch (if so equipped) ................2-36
Horn ............................................ 2-37
Climate controlled seat switches (if so equipped) ....2-37
Heated seat switches (if so equipped) ..............2-38
Heated rear seat switches (if so equipped) ..........2-39
Heated steering wheel switch (if so equipped) .......2-40
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) off switch ...........2-41
E-call (SOS) switch (if so equipped) ................2-42
P
ower outlets .................................... 2-42
12v outlets ................................... 2-42
Extended storage switch .......................... 2-43
Storage ......................................... 2-44
Front-door pockets ............................ 2-44
Console side pockets (if so equipped) ...........2-45
Seatback pockets ............................. 2-45
15. Shift lever (P. 5-16)
16. Push-button ignition switch (P. 5-11)
17. Cruise control switches(if so equipped) (P. 5-39)
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
switches (if so equipped) (P. 5-41)
18. Driver supplemental knee air bag
(P. 1-48)
19. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System/Audio control switches
(P. 4-54)
20. Hood release (P. 3-21) Fuel door release (P. 3-27)
Powered rear seatback switch (P. 1-2)
21. Fuse box (P. 8-18)
22. Power liftgate main switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-21)
Heated steering wheel switch
(if so equipped) (P. 2-40)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch (P. 2-41)
23. Instrument brightness control (P. 2-33) Twin trip odometer reset switch (P. 2-3)
*: Refer to the separate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual (if so equipped) .
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
1. Tachometer
2. Warning and indicator lights
3. Vehicle information displayOdometer
Twin Trip Odometer 4. Speedometer
5. Fuel gauge
6. Engine coolant temperature gauge
LIC2920
METERS AND GAUGES
Instruments and controls2-3
Changing the display
Push the TRIP RESET
2switch on the left side
of the instrument panel to change the display as
follows:
Trip
→ Trip→Trip
Resetting the trip odometer
Pushing the TRIP RESET switch
2for more
than 1 second resets the currently displayed trip
odometer to zero.
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm) . Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, reduce engine speed. Operating the
engine in the red zone may cause serious
engine damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range
1when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
LIC3114LIC3538
Instruments and controls2-5
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the vehicle
may seriously damage the engine. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “If your ve-
hicle overheats” in the “In case of emer-
gency” section of this manual for
immediate action required.
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge indicates theapproximatefuel level
in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking,
turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the
ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
The low fuel warning light comes on when the
amount of fuel in the tank is getting low.
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge regis-
ters 0 (Empty) . The
indicates that the fuel-filler door is
located on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
CAUTION
● If the vehicle runs out of fuel, theMalfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may
come on. Refuel as soon as possible.
After a few driving trips. the
light
should turn off. If the light remains on
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected. It is recommended that you
visit a NISSAN dealer for this service.
● For additional information, refer to
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
this section.
LIC2222
2-6Instruments and controls
Remote engine start logic (if so
equipped)
Vehicles equipped with automatic climate con-
trols and remote start function may go into auto-
matic heating or cooling mode when remote start
is activated depending on outside and cabin tem-
peratures. During this period, the climate control
display and buttons will be inoperable until the
ignition switch is turned on. In remote start de-
frosting mode, the rear defroster and heated
steering wheel (if so equipped) may be activated
automatically.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control
Press thefan speed control buttons to
manually control the fan speed.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press theair recirculation button to recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. The
indicator light on the button will come on.
The air recirculation cannot be activated when
the air conditioner is in the
front defrosting
mode.
Fresh air intake
Press thefresh air intake button to draw
outside air into the passenger compartment.
Air flow control
Pressing the MODE button manually controls air
flow and selects the air outlet:
— Air flows mainly from center and
side vents.
— Air flows mainly from center andside vents and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outletsand partly from defroster.
— Air flows mainly from defrosterand foot outlets.
To turn system off
Press the ON-OFF button.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
OPERATING TIPS
●When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant tempera-
ture warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
● Keep the moonroof (if so equipped) closed
while the air conditioner is in operation.
● If you feel that the air flow mode you have
selected and the outlets the air is coming out
do not match, select the
mode.
● When you change the air flow mode, you
may feel air flow from the feet vents for just a
moment. This is not a malfunction.
4-28Display screen, heater, air conditioner, audio and phone systems
FEB system operation.......................... 5-57
Turning the FEB system on/off . . ................5-59
FEB system limitations ......................... 5-59
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-60
System malfunction ............................ 5-61
System maintenance ........................... 5-61
Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW)
(if so equipped) .................................. 5-62
PFCW system operation .......................5-64
Turning the PFCW system on/off ................5-65
PFCW system limitations .......................5-66
System temporarily unavailable ..................5-71
System malfunction ............................ 5-72
System maintenance ........................... 5-72
Driver Attention Alert (if so equipped) ...............5-74
Driver Attention Alert system operation ...........5-74
How to enable/disable the Driver Attention
Alert system .................................. 5-75
Driver Attention Alert system limitations ..........5-75
Break-in schedule ................................ 5-76
Fuel efficient driving tips ........................... 5-77Increasing fuel economy
........................... 5-78
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) (if so equipped) .............5-78
Parking/parking on hills ............................ 5-81
Power steering ................................... 5-82
Brake system .................................... 5-82
Brake precautions ............................. 5-82
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .................5-83
Brake assist .................................. 5-84
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system .............5-84
Rise-up and build-up .......................... 5-86
Brake force distribution ........................ 5-86
Hill Start Assist system ............................ 5-87
Cold weather driving .............................. 5-88
Freeing a frozen door lock ......................5-88
Antifreeze ..................................... 5-88
Battery ....................................... 5-88
Draining
of coolant water ....................... 5-88
Tire equipment . . .............................. 5-88
Special winter equipment .......................5-88
Driving on snow or ice ......................... 5-88
Engine block heater (if so equipped) .............5-89
FREEING A FROZEN DOOR LOCK
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply de-
icer through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the NISSAN Intelligent Key®.
ANTIFREEZE
In the winter when it is anticipated that the tem-
perature will drop below 32°F (0°C) , check the
antifreeze to assure proper winter protection. For
additional information, refer to “Engine cooling
system” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this
manual.
BATTERY
If the battery is not fully charged during extremely
cold weather conditions, the battery fluid may
freeze and damage the battery. To maintain maxi-
mum efficiency, the battery should be checked
regularly. For additional information, refer to “Bat-
tery” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of this manual.
DRAINING OF COOLANT WATER
If the vehicle is to be left outside without anti-
freeze, drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to “Changing
engine coolant” in the “Do-it-yourself” section of
this manual.
TIRE EQUIPMENT
1. SUMMER tires have a tread designed toprovide superior performance on dry pave-
ment. However, the performance of these
tires will be substantially reduced in snowy
and icy conditions. If you operate your ve-
hicle on snowy or icy roads, NISSAN recom-
mends the use of MUD & SNOW or ALL
SEASON TIRES on all four wheels. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for the tire type, size, speed rating and
availability information.
2. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit their
use. Check local, state and provincial laws
before installing studded tires.
Skid and traction capabilities of studded
snow tires on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded snow tires. 3. Tire chains may be used. For additional in- formation, refer to “Tire chains” in the “Do-it-
yourself” section of this manual.
SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENT
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
● A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to remove
ice and snow from the windows and wiper
blades.
● A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
● A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snowdrifts.
● Extra washer fluid to refill the windshield-
washer fluid reservoir.
DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE
WARNING
● Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain) ,
very cold snow or ice can be slick and
very hard to drive on. The vehicle will
have much less traction or “grip” under
these conditions. Try to avoid driving on
wet ice until the road is salted or
sanded.
● Whatever the condition, drive with cau-
tion. Accelerate and slow down with
care. If accelerating or downshifting too
fast, the drive wheels will lose even
more traction.
COLD WEATHER DRIVING
5-88Starting and driving